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What Our Students Say...

I have to thank God for allowing me to find Certified Training Institute. I took the Business and Law portion of the home builders exam and passed the first time I took it! I’m now studying for the skills exam. James Shomin (The Outreach & Services Coordinator) and the entire staff are extremely helpful and they ANSWER THE PHONE every time I call!

Whether you’re looking to be a state licensed contractor or continuing education this is the web school you want to enroll in. Thank God for Certified Training Institute.

Okiima Jones from Alabama

Everything necessary to pass the test.

Michael H.

The guys loved the class and the instructor *****

Jarad R.

Your Florida 14-Hour narrated courses are excellent! I learned a lot and enjoyed the course. You make it easy for those of us who are not computer savvy.

David Edenfield from Gulf Breeze Florida

Explained everything so it was understandable *****

Ken F.

I have taken your CE courses for my last two renewals and have been very pleased at how easy and informative your courses are. I can just jump on my computer and complete them whenever I want.

Kirk Riker from Brewster, MA

This was a great course. The instructor was very knowledgeable. *****

Anthony D.

The guys loved the class and the instructor. *****

Steve L.

Dave was incredible. He spent quite a bit of time with me and nailed the problem. The classes were great, had real world application and I enjoyed the instructor.

Josh Briney - Benton Harbor, MI

The course really helped me pass the exam on the first try. I asked the lady at PSI if anyone passes the exam the first try and she said No. I told her that they should have gone to the Builders License Training Institute.

6 Plan Review Hours | Online Video and Narrated Course | Instructors: Wayde Hoppe and J. MacDowell
Learn to navigate through the challenges and pit falls of site development without compromising building design and also the new changes to the Michigan Uniform Energy Code. Approved for Building Inspectors, Building Officials, and Plan Reviewers.

Code Official Business of Building | Michigan Approval #CP-18-00216

6 Administration Hours | Online HD Video Course | Instructor: Scott Corbat
Gain an understanding of the Code of Conduct and your responsibilities as a business owner and how to maneuver through new business startup stages. This course fulfills 6 hours for Building Inspectors, Building Officials, and Plan Reviewers.

Code Official Building Green #CP-18-00224

6 Specialty Hours | Online HD Video Course | Instructor: Scott Corbat
Learn methods of green building that allow homes to have less impact on the environment while providing great economic benefits to the homeowner and also the importance of incorporating them into their building projects.

6 Technical Hours | Online HD Video Course | Instructor: J. MacDowell
The 2015 MRC establishes minimum requirements for one and two family dwellings. This course is a review of the codes required for residential construction and focuses on the 2015 Michigan Residential Code Book and the latest changes. Approved for all Registrant Categories.

Code Official Responsibilities of Building Officials | Michigan Approval #CP-18-00217

4 Administration Hours | Online Video Course | Instructor: J. MacDowell
Registered building inspectors are required to have experience in the construction industry and demonstrate ability to perform inspections throughout all phases of construction. Approved for all Registrant categories.

4 Plan Review Hours | Online HD Video and Narrated Course | Instructor: Rodger Peck
his course covers the ADA requirements for amusement parks, fitness equipment, and other recreation facilities as well as documentation and coordination of the plan review process and is approved for 4 hours of Plan Review

How do I become a Registered Building Code Official, Inspector or Plan Reviewer?

You must first be hired by a municipality.

Fill out the applicationprovided by the State and submit within 30 days.
(Page #2 of this application gives further information on specific requirements.)

Do you report my continued education completion to the state of Michigan?

No, the state of Michigan does not require continuing education be submitted unless they perform an audit. We will keep track of your records for 6-years at no extra cost.

What is the renewal process for Michigan Code Officials?

Licensees will receive a statement at the end of April. The statement will show the continuing education hours and courses the licensed individual has completed their license cycle.
Continuing education will need to be completed and submitted before renewing your license. The State of Michigan MUST receive your continuing education no later than 5 p.m. on September 16th. As an approved provider, we submit proof of completing your continuing education to the State of Michigan. If your continuing education is completed prior to 3:30 p.m. on September 16th, we will be able to submit your continuing education on time.

Around the end of July/ early August, renewal notices will be sent to licensees.

Licenses will need to be renewed before September 16th of the renewal year.

Who do I contact at the State level for questions regarding my continued education?